Mitchell Library
Mitchell Library: Doors Open Day
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th Sept 2025
9:00am
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Doors Open Days is Scotland's largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.
Join us at the Mitchell Library for an engaging talk, guided tours, and drop-in sessions exploring its rich history and remarkable collections.
Come along to hear about the library’s fascinating history, explore its beautiful spaces, and discover some of the unique collections that make it so special.
This iconic Glasgow landmark offers a unique glimpse into the city's literary and architectural heritage.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, there’s always something new to learn and enjoy.
Thursday 18th September at 18:00pm. 'History of the Mitchell Illustrated Talk'
Please pre-book your free tickets for the talk using this Eventbrite link
Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th September. Guided tours
- 13:00pm and 16:00pm on Thursday 18th September
- 10:00am and 14:00pm on Friday 19th September
- 10:00am, 11:30am, 14:00pm and 15:00pm on Saturday 20th September
Please pre-book your free tickets for our guided tours using this Eventbrite link
Saturday 20th September: Glasgow Firsts
On Saturday 20th September we'll have 2 drop-in sessions, with a chance to see some "Glasgow Firsts", including the first newspaper printed in Glasgow, the first history of Glasgow, the first directory of Glasgow & the first book printed in the city.
While you're here, why not spend some time at our current exhibition, Performing 19th Century Glasgow: Nation, Celebrity, Empire, now running on the ground floor.
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for The Mitchell Library on AccessAble
Read our autism-friendly guide to the Mitchell Library
We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.
Accessible toilets
This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wheelchair access
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
Click here to see the Café menu
Computers
PC's and printing services are available for public use.
Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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